Apple has addressed component issues for its new iPad Mini touchscreen tablet with retina display, according to DigiTimes, who cited an unnamed source from Apple's supply company in Taiwan.
The report said that a shortage of 7.9-inch Retina display devices was the main problem holding back production of the new Apple tablet. Manufacturers have had a problem "packing the same number of pixels" found on the 9.7-inch iPad Air into the diminutive screen used for the Mini, according to Apple Insider.
At first, production issues forced Apple to ask customers to use its "Personal Pickup" feature and wouldn't allow walk-in purchases. Apple began accepting walk-in purchases last week however, which can be considered a good sign for the availability of the new iPad mini.
Apple also started launching the new device at regional carriers throughout the U.S. Companies like Bluegrass Cellular, U.S. Cellular and C-Spire Wireless have joined the "big four" providers, consisted of Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was previously quoted saying he isn't sure if the company will have enough devices available for the holiday season.
Apple increased orders for the iPad Mini in November to approximately 4 million units, according to DigiTimes.
The device has a 64-bit A7 processor, a M7 co-processor and the updated camera system.
There have been no production issues involved the iPad Air as of Nov. 26.
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